Teacher of English
Caterham High School
Redbridge
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for January 2020
- Apply by:
- 13 October 2019
Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and innovative individual to join a thriving English department. We have made great strides to improve outcomes for all our young people over the last year, with our Progress 8 outcome likely to place us among the most improved schools in the country. The successful candidate will be joining an English department that is at the forefront of this improvement. If you have a passion for demonstrating the wonders of English to young people, and a commitment to work with all ages and abilities, we would like to hear from you.
The successful applicant will be a highly committed, motivated and passionate teacher who loves to enthuse students. With the recent development of the curriculum there are opportunities to develop provision with the Subject Leader so that students are motivated to fulfil and exceed their potential.
Newly Qualified teachers are welcome to apply. There is strong and valued CPD for staff, including an excellent programme for NQTs and trainee teachers. We are active participants in the Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance.
It is an exciting time to join Caterham High School. Under new leadership there is a renewed energy as we strive for excellence in all that we do. There are opportunities to engage fully in the life of the school and bring your expertise and enthusiasm to make a difference to this thriving community.
Caterham High School is a community school at the heart of the local neighbourhood. We provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued and happy. Our school serves a richly diverse area of East London, with many ethnic groups and languages represented. Each student is important and we do our utmost to ensure that each student is given every opportunity to learn and succeed. Our students are well behaved, polite and friendly. We enjoy very good relationships between students and staff.
We provide a rich and diverse curriculum at KS3, with students making choices from a wide range of options at KS4. We have recently improved our KS5 curriculum offer. There are good opportunities for staff to teach in all three key stages.
Caterham High School is a friendly, welcoming and dynamic environment for staff. We have good facilities for all subjects. Staff have free access to our gym, use of our swimming pool and free parking.
We warmly welcome an informal visit or a conversation prior to application. You can also visit the website to view information videos about Caterham High.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. If you have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted. References will be taken up for shortlisted candidates prior to interview unless you indicate on your application form that you do not wish your current employer to be approached prior to interview.
For more information and an application pack please see our website or contact Rebecca Bergin, (HR) on 0208 551 4321 or email hrteam@ecaterham.net.
Completed application forms should be returned by e-mail to hrteam@ecaterham.net by 10am on Monday 14th October 2019. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th October 2019.
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About Caterham High School
Caterham High School is a non-denominational, co-educational secondary school with sixth form in Ilford, Essex. There are approximately 1,217 students on the school roll, 313 of whom are in the sixth form. The school can be easily accessed by public transport, including the 128 bus, which stops at nearby Rushden Gardens.
There are six houses at Caterham High School, named for famous Britons: Brunel, Newton, Pankhurst, Redgrave, Seacole and Windsor. The secondary school runs a before-school Breakfast Club and an after-school Science Club.
Values and vision
Caterham High School is committed to discovering and nurturing the abilities of every child. Setting the highest expectations in terms of learning and behaviour, the school is justifiably proud of the academic achievements of students. Recognising that children’s abilities lie in a variety of areas, Caterham provides a wealth of opportunities and courses that allow every student to develop and showcase his or her unique talents.
The secondary school promotes a "can do" culture in which everyone is encouraged to strive for excellence. A progressive curriculum places great emphasis on building skills that prepare students for a successful career and a fulfilling life. Using its strengths in sport and the arts, the school focuses not only on acquiring knowledge but also on developing qualities and skills that are valued in the workplace and the community.
Ofsted report
“English and reading are taught well. Students are confident readers and enjoy reading from texts or from their own work in a range of subjects. One boy described how he loved the feeling of ‘getting into a book’ and students enjoy recording their progress and range of texts in their reading logs. Mathematics is taught well. Inspectors saw good application of mathematics in science and geography.”
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